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REQUEST FOR AGENCY ACTION Qduation let AGENCY BOARD MEETING DATE: AGENCY SECRETARY USE ONLY: JANUARY 3, 2006 TITLE: APPROVED BIRCH STREET DEVELOPMENT PROJECT �YV EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDED ACTION ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 18` Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER 1. Direct the Agency General Counsel to prepare and authorize the Executive Director to execute an agreement with General Maintenance Inc. for the construction of four single- family homes in the amount of $1,880,950. 2. Approve a project budget not to exceed $2,160,950. DISCUSSION The Community Redevelopment Agency acquired the four lots located at 217, 219, 435, and 437 South Birch Street (Exhibit 1) in response to community concerns regarding unimproved land and substandard, multi - family apartments, which were the focus of code enforcement actions. Subsequent to the Agency's acquisition of the sites, several development options were considered. These options included special needs affordable housing, which was determined to be economically infeasible. Since that time, staff has worked closely with the Heninger Park Neighborhood to reach an agreement on the development of four single- family homes. The Heninger Park neighborhood has been recognized for their interest in encouraging preservation of the areas single - family homes with bungalow style architecture and support for new infill development consistent with these local goals. The Agency previously contracted with Studio One Eleven to prepare the architectural plans. The permit ready plans, which feature bungalow architecture that range in size from 1,846 sq. ft to 2,385 sq. ft of livable space and contain three and four bedrooms (Exhibit 2). 5 -5